Everton have become the front-runners to sign Zaha, and the player himself is reportedly open to listening to what the Toffees have to offer.

Wilfried Zaha in action for Ivory Coast (Image: REUTERS)

Speaking to Sky Sports News , Hodgson said he is not sure what the future holds for Zaha, as he has yet to return to the squad following his participation for Ivory Coast in the Africa Cup of Nations.

“He’s dealing with the chairman [Steve Parish]," Hodgson said.

“The chairman’s his link, they know each other very well and get on very well. Most of what's going on with Wilf is going on between him and the chairman and I can’t enlighten you at all.

“What I know, you know. I know it through reading your websites and newspapers that this or that is happening, but I can’t enlighten you at all.”

Roy Hodgson would no doubt be devastated to see Zaha go (Image: Alex Livesey)

If he does leave Selhurst Park Zaha will be remembered fondly by Palace supporters. He scored 10 goals in 34 Premier League appearances for the club last season, and at times has almost single handedly dragged the team away from the relegation places.